Restaurant Horta
Vibrant flavors of Spain
Nominated for Best Spanish Restaurant Entree Award 2026
Set within Amsterdam’s Zuidas, HORTA is a contemporary Spanish restaurant that introduces a rich and inviting hospitality experience to one of the city’s most metropolitan districts.
Drawing inspiration from the warmth of Valencia, the spirit of Catalonia, and the dynamic rhythm of Amsterdam, the design balances bold, monumental architectural gestures with a lively bar culture.
The long bar is conceived as a true Spanish-style dining bar a place to eat, gather and experience the energy of the open kitchen up close.
Comfortable swivel stools, generous legroom and ample space on the bar create an informal yet refined dining setting.
Closer to the DJ and lounge area, the bar naturally becomes more casual, offering space for drinks and late-evening encounters.
Monumental details at HORTA are shaped by subtle references to ‘Amsterdam School’ architecture.
The elongated bar, with its stepped canopy, echoes the movement, rhythm and horizontal layering of this architectural tradition. In the open space, clusters of suspended lampshades form generous clouds, adding softness and theatre to the interior.
In the restrooms, striped tilework continues this language, referring to the iconic banding and shadow play of Amsterdam School façades transforming functional spaces into expressive, graphic moments.
Credits:
Client: Horta BV
Design: Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen
Photography: Frances Stefanie, Michiel Wijnen, Roos Meeder